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On the recordMay 18, 2021
For those who do not believe that racism exists in the United States, I hope the testimony of our Witnesses helped them understand that racism and brutality 100 years ago, 400 years ago, continues to stand in the way of the success of the people here today.
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Deborah Koff Ross
Democratic · North Carolina

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Ross highlights the ongoing impact of racism on current generations.

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